Firecracker Chicken
A deliciously sweet and spicy grilled chicken coated in a flavorful marinade, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Create the Flavorful Marinade: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breast to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill or Skillet: Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat while the chicken marinates.
- Cook the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook it for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice and Garnish: Slice the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve Hot & Enjoy!: Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Firecracker Chicken.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor; adjust sriracha to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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